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EN 10084 C15R vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32

Related Material — 69.9% match based on chemical composition and mechanical property overlap.

EN 10084 C15R (EN 10084:2008) and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 (BS 970 (Part 1):1983) are both steel grades. Both fall under the Carbon Steel category. EN 10084 C15R is typically used for case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1), while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is commonly used for through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of table 6.. EN 10084 C15R is defined under European Standard (EN), originating from Europe, while BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is defined under British Standards (BS), originating from United Kingdom.

As per chemical composition, EN 10084 C15R vs BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 is a 79.6% match. Mechanical property data is not available for both grades, so this factor could not be scored. Combined, this makes them a related material overall at 69.9%.

Frequently Compared With EN 10084 C15R:
BS 970 (Part 1) 040A04 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 3) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A72 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 045A10 BS 970 (Part 1) 055M15 BS 970 (Part 1) 040A12 BS 970 (Part 1) 045M10 BS 970 (Part 1) 060A40
Match Breakdown
CHEMISTRY MATCH
79.6%
MECHANICAL MATCH
No shared data
OVERALL
69.9%
Specifications
Property EN 10084 C15R BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Standard EN 10084:2008 BS 970 (Part 1):1983
Category Carbon Steel Carbon Steel
C (%) 0.12-0.18 0.30-0.35
Mn (%) 0.30-0.60 0.50-0.70
P (%) <=0.035 <=0.050
S (%) 0.020-0.040 <=0.050
Si (%) <=0.40 Not specified
Matched by chemical composition and mechanical properties, not a formal equivalence claim. Always verify against the applicable standard before substitution.
Mechanical Properties
Property EN 10084 C15R BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Condition Soft annealed Not specified
Hardness Soft annealed: 143 HB max Not specified
Typical Applications
EN 10084 C15R
Case hardened machine parts: carburized or carbonitrided, then hardened (clause 3.1)
BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32
Through hardening steel for mechanical and allied engineering purposes; supplied in the hardened and tempered conditions of Table 6.
Key Differences
Can EN 10084 C15R Be Substituted With BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
EN 10084 C15R and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between EN 10084 C15R and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
EN 10084 C15R specifies Si which is not specified for BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32.
Can EN 10084 C15R be substituted with BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32?
EN 10084 C15R and BS 970 (Part 1) 060A32 share some compositional similarity but differ enough that substitution should not be assumed. Review the differences above carefully, and consult the applicable standard or a metallurgist before using one in place of the other.